In a scathing attack, Congress MP Udit Raj has accused Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of preparing to stab the state’s voters in the back by eyeing a Rajya Sabha seat. The move, Kumar confirmed on social media, has opposition parties up in arms, viewing it as abandonment of duties at a critical time.
‘Kumar became leader thanks to EBCs, yet in 20 years, he’s given them zilch—no universities, no colleges, no fulfilled special quotas, just empty promises,’ Raj declared from New Delhi. He dismissed any justification for a Chief Minister to shift to the Upper House, predicting obscurity for Kumar thereafter. This decision, Raj argued, is outright deception of his core support base.
Samajwadi Party’s Fakhrul Hasan Chand piled on, interpreting the development as BJP’s ploy to infiltrate Bihar’s helm indirectly. ‘We warned of backdoor power grabs. Nitish’s name built the government, but BJP now eyes its own CM. Worryingly, BJP states foster communal discord instead of progress,’ Chand cautioned.
Kumar’s X post sealed the speculation: a personal aspiration to represent both parliamentary houses, mirroring his Bihar legislative experience. This candid admission has fueled debates on leadership accountability.
On a broader note, Raj highlighted Nepal’s 2026 polls, advocating for sustained democracy among neighbors. ‘True democracy enables discussion; authoritarianism or chaos kills it. Nepal requires robust democratic frameworks where every party competes fairly,’ he emphasized.
Bihar’s opposition is rallying, portraying Kumar’s ambition as symptomatic of deeper political opportunism. With development stalled and communal lines sharpening under perceived BJP influence, the Rajya Sabha nomination could reshape alliances ahead of future elections.